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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,161.35, 39,241.15 and 11,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,161.35, 39,241.15 and 11,370.27 is: 17,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,161.35 : 39,241.15 = 11,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,161.35/39,241.15 = 11,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,161.35x = 39,241.15 × 11,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,161.35x = 446,182,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,182,470.61/26,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,055.02

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